Author: Melissa Brown

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New Christian bookstore adds personal touch

Students searching for a place to buy Christian books, CDs and videotapes have a new place to shop. Nestled within the Abundant Life and Restoration Ministries church at 1609 Branch St.  – behind Augusta R.A.A Middle School –  is the ALARM Christian Book Store. “We don’t claim to be the […]

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Zooman shows dangers of sign not seen

Gang violence, sorrow, responsibility and its aftermath all make its way to the FAMU Essential Theatre’s season opener, “Zooman and the Sign.” The play, which will run Wednesday through Sunday at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre in Tucker Hall, is about a young girl who is mistakenly killed by a […]

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Students Complain about living conditions

No air conditioning or laundry facilities, infestation of roaches and deteriorating cabinets are some obstacles faced by many Polkinghorne Village students. According to Christine Rogers, coordinator of student affairs, there are a lot of repairs needed for this facility. “One of my major projects this year is to get funding […]

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Provost’s explanation fails to satisfy students

An hour-long forum between the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication students, faculty and FAMU Provost Larry Robinson was held Thursday to clear up “misconceptions” about the university’s support of SJGC and its new building. Robinson’s explanation about the school’s status received mixed reactions from attendees. “The comments he made […]

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Parent’s week

This is my daughter’s second year at your institution and I have never received an invitation or announcement regarding parent’s week or day. Because we come to visit our daughter last year and this year we discovered the event. We did not attend because we did not know what was […]

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Senator candidates lose appeal

The fall election appeal submitted two weeks ago by four freshman senator candidates was denied and fall elections results stand, said Dean of Students Henry Kirby. Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Green-Powell made the final decision last week. “Dr. Green-Powell decided the issues made in the appeal were minor […]

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Rivers holds steady as top SGA official

Although the student senate voted to remove SGA President Larry O. Rivers more than a week ago, Rivers continues to act as SGA President, frequenting SGA-sponsored events. The night of his impeachment trial, Rivers was present at the annual Relay for Life Kick-off in Perry Paige. The large fund-raising effort […]

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CIS lacks resources

Poor lab facilities and inadequate program support were just a few of the issues that computer information students addressed to the College of Arts and Sciences administrators Tuesday. Carl Forde, 20, president of the Association for Computing Machinery, a campus organization that provides students with the latest information on technology, […]

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Secret spy trap

Movies or TV shows portraying the illicit life of being involved with secret organizations in the government are everywhere. However, many wonder if those images portrayed are actually true. According to a story on CNN.com, they are. The FBI has been accused of sneaking around – Kojak-style – and bugging […]

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Rattlers aim to spoil Bison party

FAMU already has all the incentive needed to travel to Washington, D.C. and beat former MEAC foe Howard. Not only is this the final time the Rattlers (4-2) will face Howard (4-1, 3-0 MEAC), not only did the Bison beat them at home last year, not only is FAMU looking […]